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River Falls, Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist (OTR), PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45–$50/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OTR) – PRN
  • $45–$50/hour
  • Marietta, SC

About Us

River Falls Post Acute, located in Marietta, South Carolina, may be small at just 44 beds, but our benefits pack a BIG punch. Nestled in a beautiful mountain setting near Travelers Rest, we offer a low-key, fun work environment led by a one-of-a-kind Administrator. Our close-knit team is committed to providing exceptional care while creating a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciated, and valued.

If you're looking for flexibility, reliable hours, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay: $45–$50/hr
  • Flexible PRN scheduling
  • Reliable hours available
  • PRN opportunities within the largest post-acute care network in South Carolina
  • Supportive leadership team and collaborative therapy department

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. In this role, you will evaluate and treat residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to help residents achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents within 24 hours, or one business day, of physician referral when possible
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and obtain physician approval as required
  • Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and established goals
  • Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
  • Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides

Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), therapy aides, and students in accordance with state practice regulations

Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members

Participate in care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, utilization review meetings, and discharge planning activities

  • Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress notes, and required documentation accurately and timely
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy goals, maintenance programs, and discharge recommendations
  • Recommend and facilitate acquisition of adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment as appropriate
  • Report equipment concerns and assist in maintaining a safe therapy environment
  • Conduct in-service education and training for facility staff as needed

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy preferred
  • Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred
  • Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) and Casamba preferred
  • Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Current Occupational Therapist license in South Carolina and in good standing
  • Must maintain all required continuing education requirements
  • Must remain in good standing with the applicable State Board

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationSupervisionPatient EducationCare Planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 48% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OTR), PRN at PACS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,448 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution23 jobs

8
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
6
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,448 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in River Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,624/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN scheduling
Reliable hours available
Supportive leadership
Collaborative therapy department